Jazz Snare Drums

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Here is a video featuring some of my favorite snare drums I use for playing jazz.
Here are the Time Stamps and the Drums displayed:
0:00 Intro
5:00 Gretsch 1983 Centennial 14”x 6.5” Wood Snare with Calf Head
9:28 WFL (Ludwig)1940's 14"x 4" Mahogany Wood SD with Calf Heads
13:00 Sonor Phonic 1970's Rosewood 14"x 7" Wood SD
17:13 Slingerland 1970's Spitfire 14" x 5.5" Wood Snare
21:17 Slingerland 1950's Gene Krupa Radio King 14" x 5.5" Wood SD
24:38 Leedy 2000's COB 14"x 5" Brass SD
28:30 Pearl 1990's Marvin Smitty Smith 14"x 4.5" Copper SD
32:48 Pearl 1990's Marvin Smitty Smith 14"x 4.5" Copper SD w/Calf Heads
36:30 Ludwig 1920's 14"x 4" Brass SD
40:26 Gretsch 1960's model 1460 14"x 5.5" COB SD with Calf Heads
44:42 Ludwig Black Beauty 90th Anniversary 14"x 5.5 SD w/Calf Heads
I play each drum with all of the rides, with brushes and with the snares off.
The set drums used in the video are Gretsch Centennial from 1983. The sizes of these drums are: 18"x14" bass 14" floor tom .
The cymbals in this video are all 1940's- 1960's K Zildjian except for a Paiste Traditional 20” flat Ride and a Paiste Traditional 22" swish. Cymbal sizes 21" ride 18"crash/ride w/rivets 18" crash '15" Hi Hats
The drum heads are all calf skin. Microphones are a AKG C24 stereo overhead and an Shure Beta 52 on the Bass drum.

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@thegreatfatsby1912 3 года назад

I follow a lot of drummers. This guy is right at the top. Chronically undervalued. Great musician.

@robertalbiston7822 6 месяцев назад

Have you seen his video on the Wicked production? It’s a dive beyond! My coach, North Texas grad is principal orchestra percussionist here in Knoxvell and sent it to me so I could see what’s involved.

@TheMASDrummer 3 года назад

That slingerland is so warm...so controlled. My favourite.

@JulianFernandez 3 года назад

theres no one else putting the amount of quality content you upload each week. thanks so much!

@rickdior 3 года назад

Hi Julian Thanks for watching

@JL1308 3 года назад

I don't play drums but I've recently discovered Rick Dior tutorials and just really enjoy them.

@larrytate1657 3 года назад

Start playing drums you won’t have time for any other videos other than drum videos anymore.

@billyrhythm 3 года назад

Came for the drums, stayed for the playing. I dig your body motion; everything SWINGS!

@iddrumco Год назад

RICK DIOR IS AN AMAZING DRUMMER/PERCUSSIONIST!!! 😉👍🏻♥️🙏🏻🥁🇺🇸

@johnboyle3297 3 года назад

I’m now retired and can’t play anymore due to arthritis, I’ve owned many snares but always seem to go back to my radio king, it’s been loved, cared for and played for over 7 decades. Everything is subjective and it all comes down to personal preference, no wrong opinions no right ones either.

@rickdior 3 года назад

Hi John I'm so sorry about the arthritis. I have a bit of that as it runs in my family. My mom had it very bad and it was terrible to see her in pain all the time. I know it must be almost impossible for you to play without pain. Just wondering if you have gone to a hand specialist. I did and it helped me a lot although it sounds like yours is much worse.

@yuggothrecords 4 месяца назад

We had a 60s slingerland in our studio and it destroyed every other snare drum. We never changed the heads because we didn’t want to mess it up lol

@malletjazz 3 года назад

Great presentation, Mr. Dior - and while I know the focus here is on the snare drums, man...that 21" K is off-the-charts great.

@zerekx 3 года назад

The key seems to be 40's old stamp - I've got a 50's int stamp and a 60's new stamp that just don't compare to anything old stamp

@twincrows3362 3 года назад

Best Channel in RU-vid about drums and playing. Thank you for your effort.

@rickdior 3 года назад

Thanks for the comment and for watching

@AnthonyFrantz Год назад

If aliens came down to earth and wanted to know what a drummer is, I would show them you. Amazing drummer!

@buschovski1 Год назад

Theyve probably heard of him already cause hes that good

@YaroslavKurilo 3 года назад

Thank you so much Rick! This channel is a gem, so much things to learn from.

@ivannio8519 14 часов назад

Killer drumming - great! :)

@teacher5376 3 года назад

Snare drums , are the best drums , can be rocks. Jazz.and marching drums....so much funs

@williamfotiou7577 Год назад

Excellent in-depth tutorial, now I need to buy more snares...darn it! Thanks Rick.

@jotagomezmusico 3 года назад

Oooohh yes! I was waiting for this video. Thx

@danielcohn6884 Год назад

Incredibly tasteful playing, great time and phrasing. Fluid, relaxed, controlled and precise. You're an inspiration, and this video is very informative

@tmaddrummer 3 года назад

Thanks and Blessings Rick, I enjoyed it very much, and everything sounds wonderful together!

@matspersson5188 Год назад

I love everything about this 👌🏼

@EricT43 3 года назад

Rick, you have a wonderful collection of drums and cymbals, I really enjoy hearing you play them.

@yuggothrecords 4 месяца назад

Can say enough about how much we appreciate your generous content! Not to mention you’re a monster player! Cheers!

@sanrab75 3 года назад

Well done Mr. Dior!!! cheers from Italy!

@boristomakic5995 Год назад

Superb video...playing, sounds, everything...thank you from Croatia

@theavenger3363 Год назад

Brilliant Rick 👌

@makistudio1592 3 года назад

I really enjoyed the material. Best drum channel imho, watching over and over Thank you, all the the best from Poland

@JC-sj2pd 2 года назад

This helps me immensely! Thank you. I was on the fence on getting a Gretsch cob for my Brooklyn kit to play contemporary and jazz. I’m sold on it sounds great

@tfr2602 11 месяцев назад

Wow, that Gretsch c.o.b....just an all around fantastic drum! Great playing and demo Rick. As always...great playing, man!

@gw8278 3 года назад

So comprehensive, beautiful tricks and patterns. I wish ...

@brent3760 2 года назад

Your playing is immensely superb! Fantastic my man. Such groove!

@rickdior 2 года назад

Thank you

@soroushnir 3 года назад

Thanks a lot Rick great video.

@powbobs 3 года назад

Thanks Rick.

@aidanpoland9746 3 года назад

You had me at 1 minute. I’m in. Love ur playing

@johnaquino5055 Год назад

love how you comp

@el.aye.bee.4477 Год назад

I could not keep my eyes off the first snare drum and when you said, "it's just a beautiful drum," I drooled when I responded, "It is!" I had to get a napkin and wipe off my mouth.

@Riddim4 3 года назад

You have quite the body of serious, quality product on your channel. Much respect.

@rickdior 3 года назад

Thanks Nick, I appreciate that

@adambuczek5878 2 года назад

Great skills and wonderful knowledge about drumming. I watch You very often and admire Your enthusiasm and energy . Adam

@davidsuprenant893 3 года назад

Very nice video sir,thank you for sharing your collection and playing.I have amassed several snares as well,I just enjoy variety,stay well.

@bonzomio 3 года назад

Those calf skins make all the difference. Great video presentation!

@JonCurrie 3 года назад

Cheers great all round snares

@ShaolinClerk 2 года назад

Thanks Rick!

@luiszuluaga6575 Год назад

I didn’t need a beer you recommended to go with the demonstrations. I got buzzed just listening to you play. 🤷🏻‍♂️😅👉🏼🥁

3 года назад

Great video! The Pearl's Marvin Smitty Smith Snare is 14x4 - I also have it and love it! I find it very versatile.

@SalMichael 3 года назад

I've recently subscribed , Thank you for amazing info. and Alway's great technique and musicality.

@rickdior 3 года назад

Thanks for watching and for your kind words

@paulysci925 3 года назад

Super great playing btw! 🙂👌👍

@tombiggs491 3 года назад

Rick last year you were talking about Concert Snare Drums. I bought the Pearl in White Marine. I collect snares and Jazz is next. Thanks!!!!

@cristianmolina8148 3 года назад

Love that Sonor; its 14x6,5 btw and you are right, it´s made from beech..Amazing drumming..

@TheGuitologist Год назад

Excellent video.

@jdlog 3 года назад

Sounds Good!! Awesome Tone!!

@ratamacueseven 3 года назад

Superb sir !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@chuckc7375 3 года назад

I like that Gretchen COB snare drum. You have really nice chops.

@user-yn4ww1yy2v 2 месяца назад

👍🙂 Sweeeeeeeeet, as always!!!

@richardpine8011 3 года назад

God I wish they'd bring the traditional flat rides back. That is the jazz sound I love.

@rickdior 3 года назад

Agreed, there's nothing quite like them.

@brunomaiamusic Год назад

Master!!!

@TheMASDrummer 3 года назад

That Ludwig piccolo has so much character

@lincolnmmitchell 3 года назад

Killin man!!

@rkaylor5769 2 года назад

You got me into jazz drumming. I actually picked up a Yamaha Stage Custom Bop just yesterday.

@rickdior 2 года назад

That's great! Enjoy the greatest journey of all time.

@rkaylor5769 2 года назад

@@rickdior It’s an entirely different world, it’s challenging, and I’m glad I discovered the joy (and your channel).

@paulysci925 3 года назад

My favorites are the sonor (surprisingly) and the gretsch centennial. In my mind the best jazz snares are 14×6 and below but those 2 smashed everything else except the metal gretsch for my taste of balanced jazzy snare tone

@nicolacilli6183 3 года назад

Nice lesson

@brianmcguire5175 2 года назад

Love it, real cool intro performance! Very cool stuff man

@rickdior 2 года назад

Thanks Brian

@brianmcguire5175 2 года назад

Thanks for responding, I'll probably upset you with this reaction though: I was illuminated by your video with your indebt assessment of the drum equipment you featured throughout your video but it was your intro exclusively that I really enjoyed. I guess not a critical point on you or the video but a recognising of my short coming as a drummer not to nerd out on the equipment side. That said I still watched it all and found it informative but my former comment that you have responded to is my biggest take away from your upload. You have a great feel! I'll check your other videos to see if you feature your playing more than the equipment in other uploads, if not I really encourage you to do both: your equipment review but some shorts(clips) of you just laying time down. You swing clean as hell! Just saying!

@brianmcguire5175 2 года назад

Never mind, exploring your channel now, seeing your other uploads. I'm wrong about you not showing your playing. Got homework to do now, awesome! Love it! Watching a snare drum performance video now. Glad people like you share your ideas here, we all benefit from this, we being other drummers

@rickdior 2 года назад

Hi Brian Thanks for the comment but.... Not sure how much more playing you want me to do. I have close to 700 videos on here with lots and lots of playing...way too much in my opinion. Please look at the entire channel. It should keep you busy for several years. Stay well Rick

@brianmcguire5175 2 года назад

@@rickdior Yeap, my error before my last comment. I'm going through your channel proper now. Got homework to do! Knee jerk reaction, internet habit. What's cool though is that people like me wanting to work on something new can rely on a resource like your channel. Glad I've stumbled across your uploads. Trust me, I'm already working on one of your video's already, keep it up please! Your videos are a resource now for aspiring drummers like me on this platform! It's cool for me in particular to have access to worldly inspiration. I apologize for assuming about your channel prior

@iorijones6351 3 года назад

Really enjoyed watching this presentation. You have some beautiful snare drums ! I have never used calf heads, and very interesting to hear the differences. I also agree different snare drums for different genres and venues. Check out some of the British Drum Co snares, I have the Big Softy and Bluebird, and would recommend both. This afternoon, I was walking my dog on the Wales Coastal Path when your name popped up on my smart watch!! so .. when I got home, watched your latest snare drum etude. Though beyond my skills, still a pleasure to watch ! Thank you again for doing these video's and do hope you and your family are all keeping well!!

@rickdior 3 года назад

Thanks lori, wish I could walk the Wales Coastal path everyday. It's beautiful there.

@iorijones6351 3 года назад

@@rickdior thank you Rick. We have been to the USA a few times and you have stunning scenery. I have just done the same walk again with our border collie today. We are lucky as the path is only 200 yards from our home, on the Dee Estuary, Wirral peninsula opposite. It's flat so something our old dog can cope with. Out of view at sea level, but viewable a couple of so inland, is the River Mersey and city of Liverpool beyond. Sunny and dry today, but a chilly wind! I watch a lot of your output, which I much enjoy. Hope also your uni opens to students soon, so the young people can move on with their careers and studies, I bet you can't wait. It's been a tough year. Hope you have had your covid jab !!! 😀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🥁🥁🎉👍

@boomerguy9935 Год назад

I agree about Gretsch, or any other brand, getting a bad wrap simply because of the name. I have two Gretsch snare drums (14 x 6 maple and 14 x 5 mahogany) which sound different and amazing. Each has a different type of top and bottom heads. To me, saying that one brand of anything - car, motorcycle, drums, cymbals or anything else - is bad, is just a type of profiling. This is not a good thing to do. I've owned many brands of drums in different price levels and model years and they are all good and bad. Personally, I finally settled on Gretsch as being MY favorite brand for my type of drumming; but, that's just me. As usual, your videos on anything are excellent! Keep 'em coming!

@DiegoDee 2 года назад

Thank you for giving me some new idea to look to the Pearl Marvin Smitty Smith Snare. I am sure it will be an excellent Snare for old School Rock and Blues (shuffle). I would not have come up with this idea myself.

@rickdior 2 года назад

Thats a great drum. You will not be disappointed. Use this heads top and bottom on it.

@DiegoDee 2 года назад

@@rickdior When you use the calf Top do you use the same bottom as with the synthetic Top? Which synthetic Top do you actually prefer?

@FawleyJude 3 года назад

I was surprised, I liked that '20s Ludwig snare. I thought it would sound dated but it would fit in with a lot of contemporary playing. I've got "only" four snares and my main one is a 6.5x14 Yamaha Sensitive Series. Nice sound, lots of dynamic range, and it has a great feel.

@rickdior 3 года назад

Thanks Jude Those old brass drums are really great. Hard to find that sound in something modern.

@tombiggs491 3 года назад

Rick how many Snares do you own??? It's amazing.

@dingodogrecords Год назад

I always have a hard time finding longer sticks that are reasonably thin with a wider taper. I use the terry bozzio phase 1 nice length and taper but bit too heavy for jazz.

@daviewavie112 4 дня назад

How about a 13” piccolo snare for jazz?

@gustavoborchert 3 года назад

Thank you, Rick! I really like the calf sound. Have you heard about the Kentville kangaroo heads (from Australia, obviously)? I am really inclined to try it after watching some reviews. All the best...

@rickdior 3 года назад

No, I have not played on one but I have heard they are great. Let me know what you think when you try one.

@angerisanenergy1290 Год назад

Amazing review !! thanks a lot...one question,Does the Sonor Rosewood beech size is 14x7 or 6,5 ?

@johnaquino5055 Год назад

just got a brand new Gretsch 6.5 bell brass snare i think it weights twenty lb

@michaelgibson5047 5 месяцев назад

I have a budget of 900 dollars. And would love a wood snare drum for jazz

@martinalejandroelizalde99 3 года назад

Hi Rick! I'm getting a 12 ' Sonor maple snare. Is it too small for brushes or it's OK? I'm building mi practice kit (that would also work as a cocktail one) and loved the snare because it sounds great but that's my main concern. I'm a rock drummer trying to get into jazz music. Thanks for your videos. Everything is amazing in this channel. =)

@rickdior 3 года назад

Hi Martin A 12" drum will be too small for brush playing. For a jazz kit I would go with a 14" drum. Thanks

@melapela6043 9 месяцев назад

Wow Rick, how many snares do you have?

@noisydoll168 3 года назад

I thought this would help me narrow down what sort of drum sound I want for jazz, but all I learned is that if it’s being played this well I like it no matter what! Going by what you said about matching your snare to your cymbal sound, what kind of snare would you recommend to go with a set of Zildjian A Avedis cymbals? I got them one at a time over the last year and love that splashy, lush sound I get out of them. I also like a nice full sounding buzz roll, and a lot of snares seem have a ring to them that hurts my ears when I play, but I can’t tell if these things are about the drum, or the heads, or the tuning. :( I think what you said about the Black Beauty was pretty helpful though.

@rickdior 3 года назад

Hi A Ludwig supra matches well with A's. It's a bit brighter with the aluminum shell. They don't normally ring as much as other snares. If you put a thick calf head on there it will hardly ring at all.

@noisydoll168 3 года назад

@@rickdior This is going to sound ridiculous, but I've been playing on my boyfriend's late 80's/early 90's Supra with an Evans calftone head for the last couple of months and I really like it! It had been sitting unused for years and years and we cleaned it up, and are kind of sharing custody of it these days because we both put so much elbow grease into it. I just didn't know if it was "right for jazz" because I'd heard about all the other music people like to play on it, not so much jazz. Thank you so much!! I feel kind of silly that such a great choice was already right under my nose this whole time, but also super lucky.

@michaelgibson5047 5 месяцев назад

What about the pearl stavecraft snare drums

@52ndst97 Год назад

How does the Gretsch COB compare the Slingerland Sound King COB for jazz in your opinion?

@w.sanmarco 3 года назад

Well Done Rick! Two questions- #1 I have a 20 K Custom Flat Ride, that i rarely use because it is to dry and too quiet. I want to add rivets but not sure how many to add. I really like how you use your flat w sizzles and i see you added them all around. Should I start with 3 rivets and add as needed? I can drill them myself. #2 ALL your snares sound amazing, but i cannot afford that level of snare. I currently have a 6.5 x 14 Pearl Masters maple with diecast hoops. I am using Coated ambassador on top and clear ambassador on bottom. Its a decent snare but i cannot get the sound I'm looking for, and it is not as articulate as i would like to hear and feel. My other snare is a 5.5 x 14 Ludwig Supraphonic that Think would be too bright. Thanks for your response in advance..

@rickdior 3 года назад

Hi If the flat ride is heavy it may not sound good with rivets because they won't vibrate very long. You can start with a few spaced evenly apart as I show in my cymbal rivet video. If they are sustaining I would suggest installing 8 rivets in total a few inches from the edge. As far as the SD question goes try a diplomat snare as well as a diplomat batter head. Those are thin heads and will open up the drum a bit.

@jwb60 3 года назад

Like them All . But no Rogers Drums in Your Collection or DW Snares! All in All there all great!

@rickdior 3 года назад

Hi I have some Rogers and DW snares and they sound fine but they are not my favorites. Thanks for watching.

@12tayloaush 3 года назад

Rick, in which jazz playing situations would you play a metal snare and in which would you play a wood snare? Great videos, by the way! You are a wealth of knowledge!

@kondko 3 года назад

Yes, great question! I'd like to know as well :)

@rickdior 3 года назад

Hi Austin. It depends a bit on the type of Jazz and the volume of music. All of these drums work but for live playing I stick to the high snappier sounds like the wood Gretsch and Sonor and the metal Leedy and Pearl Smitty drums. The others are great in the studio since they are quieter drums.

@SalMichael 2 года назад

Rick , Thoughts on the Gretsch 10 lug COB U.S.A. custom as opposed to 8 lug?

@davidsuprenant893 3 года назад

Do you pretty much go for the same tunning on the bottom heads of your snares and adjust the top for pitch and playability? If so ,about how much tension on bottom head?

@rickdior 3 года назад

I tune the bottom a out a minir 3rd lower than the top. When you engage the snares it brings up the bottom head in pitch. So if I tune an A on top it would be an f# on the bottom.

@kordakorda9101 6 месяцев назад

What is the accurate name of the ride cymbal?

@daviewavie112 Год назад

What are your thoughts on aluminum snares for jazz? Someone’s selling a slingerland aluminum snare locally.

@rickdior Год назад

I love aluminum snares. I use them for all types of music including with the symphony (Pearl Philharmonic aluminum drum) which sounds great. You can use an Ludwig Acrolite or a Supraphonic for jazz as well as the Slingerland drum you are asking about. Try a coated Remo Diplomat batter head for that application.

@pablocaluch9061 2 года назад

hy man! your videos are great!!! I´m about to get an gretsch usa custom 14 x 5,5 wood drum from the 2000, do you think it would work in jazz? thanks man really good information!

@rickdior 2 года назад

Absolutely, just use thinner heads.

@pablocaluch9061 2 года назад

@@rickdior thanks man! I'm using at the moment remo ambassador fiberskyn top, bottom I don't know which one be batter

@zerekx 3 года назад

Only have 1 in common with you, the Krupa solid shell with the clam throw. Badge on your Krupa snare would indicate 50's, small oval brass? Lugs on the Krupa are called 1955 Lugs also. Those hoops didn't appear until the 50's too :)

@rickdior 3 года назад

Hi Eric Thanks for writing. I have had 2 people tell me the drum was from the late 40's based on the catalog and the strainer. Either way It's a really different sounding drum and I love it.

@zerekx 3 года назад

@@rickdior 1955 catalog is the first year to show the new '1955' lug casings, the snare drums in the catalog also show the clam shell throw off and the new style counter hoops. Those lug casings definitely were not around in the late 40's same with those counter hoops on your drum, here's the link to the 1955 catalog - drumarchive.com/Slingerland/Slingerland1955.pdf - sorry I'm kind of a vintage drum nerd and would hate for you to accidentally mislead anyone in your awesome video sir! Great sounding drums for sure in any case! :)

@rickdior 3 года назад

Hi Eric Thanks for the information. It's great to know the correct year. I will change it in the description.

@zerekx 3 года назад

@@rickdior Hey Rick, if you could post a picture of the badge that would really narrow it down - anyway, thanks for the great videos and playing sir! :)

@daviewavie112 2 месяца назад

Do you prefer 8 or 10 lug snares for jazz? Any non calf skin batter/reso head combos you recommend?

@rickdior 2 месяца назад

The lug count does not matter to me. As far as heads go, I am partial to Remo coated heads but use calfskin quite often. I have lots of videos on that subject if you do a search.

@daviewavie112 2 месяца назад

@@rickdior thanks Rick!

@SalMichael 3 года назад

Hi Rick , excellent job. What's your main ride ? Type and weight ? Thank you

@rickdior 3 года назад

Its in the decription....1940s 21" K Zildjian. Can't remember the weight offhand but its probably around 2400 grams

@SalMichael 3 года назад

@@rickdior Ever try Bosphorus?

@SalMichael 3 года назад

And thank you. I should have looked.

@rickdior 3 года назад

Yes, if you check out my jazz ride cymbal video you will see one in there.

@SalMichael 3 года назад

@@rickdior will do.

@Anton_Nikolaus_Mangweth 3 года назад

Dear Rick a question: if you play jazz standards in small locations with bad acoustic (and you have to play very soft) which snare would you buy ? Slingerland spitfire or Radio King? Or another? Thanks for your time! Toni

@rickdior 3 года назад

Hi Toni Any mahogany snare, like an old Leedy or Ludwig works well in that situation. Even the cheap Philippine Mahogany drums like the older Gretsch Catilina work well .

@Anton_Nikolaus_Mangweth 3 года назад

Hi Rick! Are the radio kings and spitfires made from mahagony?

@rickdior 3 года назад

No They are maple.

@vincentrizzi4929 2 года назад

Did Buddy Rich play calf heads in his Later years.

@rickdior 2 года назад

As far as I know he did not. I saw him many times live in the 70' and 80's and I never saw him using calf heads. That doesn't mean he didn't.

@stephendufort4154 Год назад

Rick what the heck is the difference between a rock and a jazz stair drum?

@rickdior Год назад

Watch the video. Certain drums sound better for playing jazz than others. The size, the shell material, the heads, and the tuning all make a huge difference.

@chuckc7375 3 года назад

I meant to say GRETSCH but my computer spelled it wrong and I didn’t catch it in time.